Plans are now finalised for the Spring concert (March 28th) of the Brass Band of Battle Creek, the USA's premier brass band. This time there is an all American theme. Here's the programme:
Col Arnald D. Gabriel, conductor
1. American Salute Gould/Maldonado
2. Sounds From The Hudson Clarke/Gordon - Scott Thornburg, cornet
3. MSU Fight Song Lankey - conducted by Chris Christ
4. Rocky Point Holiday Nelson/Sharp
5. The Liberty Bell Sousa/Gray
5. Mansions of the Lord Smith/Vertommen
features bagpipes, drummers and male vocalist
Intermission
1. Conga Estefan/Sharp
2. Do You Know What It Means (To Miss New Orleans) Armstrong/Wilson
Dennis Wilson, trombone
3. South Rampart Street Parade Bauduc&Hagart/Cortner
Featuring BBBC soloists
4. 4th Autumn E. Marsalis/Robertson - Rodney Mack, trumpet
5. Lincoln Portrait Copland/Strang - Joe Stewart, narrator
If you can, come visit and experience this incredible band conducted by one of the most legendary American wind band conductors.
Steve has a little time for some private tuition during this period (25-28th March). Email: steve@euphonium.net if you are interested